@french_Nikola 
23
Hand Speed (max)
7/26/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
SS
Nikola
French
Westside (HS) • NE
6' 2" • 208LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Prospects
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.5
Bat Speed (max)
10/16/22
23.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/26/23
78
Hard Hit %
10/16/22
97.3
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/22
92.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/22
379
Distance (max)
10/16/22
100
Sweet Spot %
2/20/22
6.96
60-yd
7/26/23
3.87
30-yd
10/16/22
1.70
10-yd
7/26/23
20.0
Run speed (max)
7/26/23
87
INF Velo
6/02/23
-
OF Velo
81
C Velo
6/03/22
1.95 - 2.15
Pop Time
2/20/22
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
6/02/23
78 - 83
Velo Range
6/02/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
74 - 75
Velo Range
6/02/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
6/02/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.96
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.14
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.05
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.8
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
368
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
379
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
FG Workout IL/IN/MDW/WI
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects
Jun 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Elite 50 (Invite Only)
May 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
368
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Fall Review
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.3
Exit Velocity (max)
92.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
379
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects
Jun 3, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
368
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Preseason All-State
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR NE Elite 50 (Invite Only)
May 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR NE Fall Review
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
78.5
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.96
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.87
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
77.07
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Body: 6-2, 208-pounds.
Hit: RHH Wide athletic setup with lower hand position. Heal up/down stride with upright barrel during load. Quickness in barrel with an upright path working the pull side in bp
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 368' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph.
Defense: 2.08-2.14 pop times. Size with athletic actions behind the plate. Strength in receiving low ball W/ quick release to 2nd. Some rawness blocking. High ceiling.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.85 10 yard split.
Vizual Edge: 61.32 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Wide stance with upright bat position Heel lift load in the lower half with slightly backward movement in hands. Strang lower half that aggressive and engaged. Flat path with bat speed
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92.3 MPH. 379' max distance.
Arm: RH.
Defense: Some stiffness in hips. Athletic powerful body. Throws were around the bag
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-1, 197-pounds.
Defense: 1.95-2.15 pop times. C - quick feet with shot arm to second base w/ accurate throws. INF - Direct angles and playable glove w/ deep fielding position. Showed some athleticism on the move. Shorter arm action.
Arm: C - 78 mph. INF - 80 mph.
Hit: RHH. upright relaxed stance with bat tilted away from pitcher. Decent bat speed with consistent hard contact and showed so pop to both gaps
Power: 93.2 mph exit velocity from Trackman.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.
Big strong frame. Took very aggressive swings at balls in the zone, but also showed good patience. Good feet at 1B and threw it well behind the plate.